Random damascus with some KILLER buckeye burl

J. Doyle

J. Doyle

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Hey guys, here's the most recent one finished. This is my favorite size and shape for a hunter. The handle is very comfortable in many different positions and the blade is, to me, an ideal size for a hunting knife. I don't make many damascus knives as I like to use damascus I've made myself. I don't have many chances to make much...........yet. :) This blade and fittings are all from random billets I made last time I was at Ed Caffrey's, which has been a while now. I dug deep into my old stock of buckeye burl for this one. Lots of crazy burl and figure.

Specs:
Hand forged blade from my own 1080 & 15n20 damascus
8" overall, 3 3/4" blade, .195" thick at the ricasso
Heavily rounded spine and ricasso edge
Fittings and finial from my own damascus also 1080 & 15n20
Bronze coined spacer
Stabilized buckeye burl handle, file carved

All comments welcome.











 
Thank you very much guys. I try really hard to get my fit and finish as close to perfect as I can.

Thanks for posting.
 
I'd wear that on a lanyard around my neck just so everybody could see it...all the time! Amazing.
 
I think the handle is well shaped, looks comfortable to palm hand. I like your blade. Truly a fantastic work!
 
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